Employer Bulletin No. 323
May 2, 2000

We are pleased to announce that effective May 1 the Florida labor and employment law firm of Malfitano, Campbell & Dickinson became affiliated with Constangy, Brooks & Smith.  This addition of 10 lawyers in  offices in Tampa, Jacksonville and Lakeland will enhance our service and availability for clients in Florida.  It will also establish for our firm a strong presence in a states with a growing business environment.  Consistent with our firm's strategic growth plans where clients' needs are foremost, this new Florida merger follows our expansion into Macon, Georgia last year and the opening of a Midwestern office in Kansas City, Missouri this past January. 

In our firm's media release Lee Boeke, Chairman of the Constangy Executive Committee, stated:  "Malfitano, Campbell & Dickinson was at the top of our list when identifying lawyers and firms we wanted to partner with in Florida.  We are proud to welcome this talented group of labor and employment lawyers whose dedication to clients, reputation in the legal community and community service record are outstanding in every respect."

Similarly, Mike Malfitano, managing shareholder for the Florida firm, provided the following in his local media release:  "Absolutely number one is the value to our clients.  Many of them have grown through merger and acquisition, both within and outside the state.  Constangy's emphasis on its liability prevention practice for clients, its prominence nationally in areas such as OSHA and its depth of resources in employee benefits and other specialties will complement our labor and employment law practice."

Our firm talked with the Malfitano firm for over a year and determined after several meetings that its manner of client representation and services, practice areas, firm culture and future direction closely matched ours.  We welcome and introduce you to our new Florida team:
Michael D. MalfitanoJohn W. Campbell
John F. Dickinson F. Damon Kitchen
Martha D. BoltonMatthew S. Effland
Gregory W. LineberryAngelique Groza Lyons
Margaret A. PhilipsV. Ross Spano

For more information about our firm's expansion into Florida and how we can further serve your interests, contact your Constangy, Brooks & Smith attorney.